Advocates for African Americans Carolinas Scholarship

Name: Advocates for African Americans Carolinas Scholarship

Award Amount: Up to $2,000

Information And Eligibility:
The Advocates for African Americans Carolinas Scholarship is a competitive academic award administered through the Foundation For The Carolinas to support African American high school seniors in North Carolina and South Carolina who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to pursuing degrees in high-impact fields such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, accounting, finance, business administration, or the natural sciences. The scholarship was established by Advocates for African Americans, a Duke Energy employee resource group based in Charlotte, to help nurture and develop a diverse workforce by investing in the educational aspirations of minority students across the Carolinas.

Each year, the scholarship awards recipients with up to $2,000 that may be applied to college expenses including tuition, required fees, books, and other essential costs associated with full-time undergraduate study. Because the award is tied to both academic merit and the pursuit of select majors, it is especially valuable for students preparing for careers in STEM, business, technology, or finance — sectors where diversified talent is in high demand.

Selection is based on a comprehensive review of the applicant’s academic record, standardized achievements such as GPA, and personal attributes including leadership, community involvement, and future career goals. Applicants who demonstrate consistent engagement in extracurricular activities, civic service initiatives, or roles that highlight initiative and responsibility tend to be strong candidates. While this scholarship is merit-oriented, narrative components of the application allow students to contextualize their accomplishments, articulate career aspirations, and present a compelling vision for how they will contribute back to their communities.

Because the scholarship seeks to strengthen educational access and professional pipelines for underrepresented students in the Carolinas, successful applicants are typically those who not only achieve academic excellence but who also express a clear intent to apply their education toward meaningful impact in their fields and communities. This regional emphasis highlights the Foundation’s commitment to uplifting local talent and fostering long-term economic and social contributions in North and South Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a graduating high school senior from North Carolina or South Carolina.
• Must identify as African American or Black.
• Must plan to enroll full time in an accredited four-year college or university.
• Must intend to pursue a degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, accounting, finance, business, or the natural sciences.
• Must have a competitive GPA (typically 3.5 or higher).
• Must demonstrate leadership potential and academic achievement.

Application Requirements:

• Completed Advocates for African Americans Carolinas Scholarship application.
• Official high school transcript.
• résumé or list of extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and community involvement.
• Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or community leaders.
• Academic essays or personal statement outlining goals and motivations for chosen field of study.

Deadline: March

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